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Council authorizes Kimley‑Horn contract for water and roadway impact fee study, 5–1 vote
Summary
The council approved a $259,500 professional services agreement with Kimley‑Horn and Associates to produce water and roadway development impact fee studies. Discussion focused on scope, cost differences from an earlier four‑component estimate and line-item costs for water and roadway analyses.
The Copperas Cove City Council on Oct. 7 authorized the city manager to execute a professional services agreement with Kimley‑Horn and Associates to produce water and roadway impact-fee studies, at a total proposed fee of $259,500.
Bobby Lewis, the city’s development services director, reviewed the procurement history: the city solicited qualifications in March 2025, evaluated proposals in June, and initially considered a four-component study (water, wastewater, roadway and drainage) that staff estimated at about $379,500. Staff told council follow-up evaluation found there was not sufficient near-term growth to justify wastewater and drainage studies, so the current proposal covers only water and roadway components at $259,500.
Council members asked about the composition of the fees and the study deliverables. One council member noted the previous four‑component estimate and asked why the two‑component price was not roughly half of the larger figure. Staff said much of the consultant work — land‑use assumptions and public hearings — is shared across studies, so the cost reductions are not strictly proportional.
During Q&A, council referenced specific line items in the proposal: staff stated the water analysis line item was shown as $50,000 and the roadway analysis as $80,000 within the consultant's breakdown discussed at the meeting, and that the remaining fees cover capital‑improvement plan development and public‑engagement tasks. Staff also cautioned it is likely additional studies later (e.g., wastewater/drainage) could cost more if completed separately in two or more years.
The motion to authorize the manager to sign the agreement passed on roll call, 5–1, with Council Member Vanya Hart recorded as the lone no vote and one council member absent from the vote. Kimley‑Horn representatives were present at the meeting to answer questions and will assist staff with the public‑hearing and adoption process required for impact‑fee implementation.
The contract directs the consultant to prepare the technical analyses and a capital improvement plan required to calculate maximum assessable impact fees under state law and to support the public‑hearing and adoption steps for any future ordinance.
